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In 1959, Kent Garrett was one of 18 black students accepted into a freshman class of more than 1,000. It was an early form of affirmative action, and he chronicles his time on campus in a new book.

The Washington Capitals moved closer to the Metropolitan Division lead, while the Pittsburgh Penguins gave themselves breathing room in the Eastern…

Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio highlights a time when black radio stations were the only ones playing music by African-Americans. Host Michel Martin talks about the audio documentary with legendary music producer Kenny Gamble, who narrated the project.

MLB-NLCSThe Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to Chicago with a two-games-to-none lead over the defending World Series champs in the National League…

After being charged with bribery in a real-estate development scheme as part of a larger political corruption case in New York, it is still unclear…

Proponents of fair elections, particularly in New York, argue that ordinary citizens are denied a real chance at being heard in an election because…

Australia's prime minister asked for an investigation into how teenage prisoners are treated after a national news program broadcast video of young people hooded and shackled.

Miller died of an apparent overdose in Los Angeles on Friday. The rapper had publicly battled with substance abuse throughout his career.

The highlights of the cultural weekend in our region include chamber music, desert blues, folk and bluegrass, theater, jamming … plus a whole lot…

Cameron James Pettit was arrested Wednesday morning. He was charged by federal prosecutors with supplying counterfeit oxycodone to Mac Miller shortly before the rapper's death.